ONET Occupations » 49-9097.00

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.

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Parachute skills

  1. Repair - Things (4.67)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (4.45)
  3. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.31)
  4. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.19)
  5. Use my brain - Data (4.05)
  6. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (3.98)
  7. Set up, assemble - Things (3.98)
  8. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (3.98)
  9. Construct - Things (3.89)
  10. Use my intuition - Data (3.88)
  11. Operate, drive - Things (3.77)
  12. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.75)
  13. Manipulate - Things (3.75)
  14. Follow through, get things done - People (3.68)
  15. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.64)
  16. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.64)
  17. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  18. Perceive patterns - Data (3.63)
  19. Imagine - Data (3.63)
  20. Visualize, including in three dimensions - Data (3.63)
  21. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Troubleshooting (4.25)
  2. Equipment Maintenance (4.12)
  3. Repairing (4.00)
  4. Quality Control Analysis (4.00)
  5. Equipment Selection (3.75)
  6. Operation Monitoring (3.75)
  7. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  8. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (3.88)
  2. Manual Dexterity (3.75)
  3. Finger Dexterity (3.75)
  4. Flexibility of Closure (3.63)
  5. Visualization (3.63)
  6. Multilimb Coordination (3.63)
  7. Visual Color Discrimination (3.63)
  8. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  9. Control Precision (3.50)
  10. Far Vision (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.45)
  2. Dependability (4.30)
  3. Integrity (4.10)
  4. Analytical Thinking (4.05)
  5. Cooperation (3.94)
  6. Independence (3.90)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.82)
  8. Stress Tolerance (3.80)
  9. Initiative (3.69)
  10. Persistence (3.68)
  11. Concern for Others (3.64)
  12. Achievement/Effort (3.62)
  13. Self Control (3.58)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (4.67)
  2. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.61)
  3. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (4.32)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.31)
  5. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.19)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.06)
  7. Getting Information (4.04)
  8. Handling and Moving Objects (3.98)
  9. Performing General Physical Activities (3.89)
  10. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.83)
  11. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.80)
  12. Documenting/Recording Information (3.79)
  13. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.78)
  14. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.77)
  1. Test Electrical/Electronic Wiring, Equipment, Systems Or Fixtures (4.67)
  2. Test Electronic Or Electrical Circuit Connections (4.67)
  3. Splice Electric Cable (4.67)
  4. Install Electrical Fixtures Or Components (4.67)
  5. Repair Or Replace Electrical Wiring, Circuits, Fixtures, Or Equipment (4.67)
  6. Install Or Replace Meters, Regulators, Or Related Measuring Or Control Devices (4.67)
  7. Install/Connect Electrical Equipment To Power Circuit (4.67)
  8. Install Lead-In Wires To Control Boxes And Other Components (4.67)
  9. Service Batteries Or Transformers With Specified Fluids (4.67)
  10. De-Energize High Tension Power Lines For Repairs (4.67)
  11. Repair Or Adjust Measuring Or Control Devices (4.32)
  12. Lubricate Machinery, Equipment, Or Parts (4.32)
  13. Clean Equipment Or Machinery (4.32)
  14. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.31)
  15. Distinguish Colors (4.31)
  16. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (4.31)
  17. Perform Safety Inspections In Industrial, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (4.19)
  18. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (4.04)
  19. Read Blueprints (4.04)
  20. Read Schematics (4.04)
  21. Read Technical Drawings (4.04)
  22. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (3.98)
  23. Apply Cleaning Solvents (3.89)
  24. Install/String Electrical Or Electronic Cable Or Wiring (3.89)
  25. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.89)